Adjunct Faculty, Art Appreciation-Studio Art Job at Inside Higher Ed in Houston

Adjunct Faculty, Art Appreciation‑Studio Art

Location: LSC‑CyFair, Cypress, TX 77433.

Employment Details: Regular – Part‑time, semester‑based. Instructors may teach up to five classes per academic year.

Mission Commitment: Faculty must uphold LSC values of integrity, leadership, respect, and accountability to students and colleagues.

Cultural Beliefs: One LSC • Student Focused • Own It • Foster Belonging • Cultivate Community • Choose Learning.

Qualities of Excellence: Student Invested • Content Expert • Pedagogically Excellent • Institutionally Dedicated.

Responsibilities

• Teach art courses at varied times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of material.
• Submit required college reports and forms promptly.
• Utilize established institutional syllabus guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students via appointments, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and inform them in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Perform any other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, learning communities, and effective technology use.
• Effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical and Work Conditions

The work is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. No special physical demands are required.

Work occurs in a climate‑controlled classroom or lab with minimal safety hazards. Hours vary by class schedule; instructors must be available outside class time.

Required Qualifications

• MA or MFA in art, studio art, art education or art history OR a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in art, studio art, or art history.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits include a supportive collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply online only. Do not send material via fax, email, mail, or in person. Ensure your resume, CV, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts are included.

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EEO / Compliance

Lone Star College is an E‑EO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

LSC participates in the E‑Verify program. More information: www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify.